Cash Application Specialist
Corporate Practice
Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 80 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which ultimately has brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Production, Legal, or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.
What We’re Looking For
Michael Baker International has an immediate need for a Cash Application Specialist to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Corporate Shared Services team, reporting to the Accounts Payable/Cash Applications Manager. Working independently with a high level of professionalism, this position is solely responsible for the Cash Applications function, applying all incoming cash receipts and ensuring accurate data flow across the organization. This is a remote work from home position, but candidates must reside in the Eastern time zone (EST) preferably within driving distance of the Moon Township, PA office.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.
What You’ll Do
- Independently post daily cash receipts to the Oracle Accounts Receivable module in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Manage and maintain the client setup process to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards
- Research unapplied cash and determine appropriate resolution by collaborating with clients, billing teams, and project managers as needed
- Support month-end close activities within the Oracle Accounts Receivable module
- Partner with clients to reduce check payments and promote ACH and electronic payment methods
- Effectively manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines and priorities while ensuring timely daily posting of all receipts
- Provide responsive and high-quality support to project managers and internal stakeholders across the organization
- Review, verify, and post accounting-related transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
What You Need to Succeed
- Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma
- 3+ years of Accounts Receivable cash application experience
- Experience with ERP systems and automated bank files
- Ability to process high transaction volumes accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
- Self-motivated, improvement-focused professional with a strong sense of urgency
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective collaborator across all levels of the organization
- Consistent commitment to accuracy and quality
- Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Oracle ERP experience
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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